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A squeak does not automatically mean your barefoot shoes are faulty. It may come from the outsole against a smooth floor, moisture inside the shoe or two parts rubbing as the shoe ...

The right length does not guarantee that a child’s slipper fits a wide foot. The toe box may squeeze the big or little toe while leaving space in front. Width, shape and heel hold ...

Barefoot footwear aims to reduce how much a shoe directs foot movement. It typically combines a wide toe box, a thin flexible sole and little or no height difference from heel to t...

Footwear history does not follow one simple line. Organic materials rarely survive, so archaeology preserves only part of the story. Finds nevertheless show people protecting their...

Barefoot-style shoes may offer more toe room, a smaller heel-to-toe difference and a thinner, more flexible sole. These features also change the load on the foot and calf, so a gra...

Customer feedback helps us improve fit, materials and service. These experiences retain the specific measurements and sizes provided, while describing the personal impressions of i...

Presenter and influencer Iveta Kořínková describes her personal route to barefoot footwear and her collaboration with ANTAL. She talks about comfort, nature, design and the value o...

Not every conventional shoe is harmful, and barefoot footwear is not automatically right for everyone. Size, width, shape, comfort, intended use and a person’s health all matter. ...

Back pain is common and may involve muscles, joints, nerves, injury or another health condition. Footwear type alone rarely explains every symptom. Barefoot shoes are not a treatme...

Hallux valgus, commonly called a bunion, changes the position of the big toe and first metatarsophalangeal joint. Some people notice only a bump; others experience pressure, rubbin...

Flat feet describe a low or absent longitudinal arch while standing. Many people have no pain or limitation and need no treatment. Symptoms, foot function and whether the change ap...

ANTAL Amada is an elegant leather barefoot sneaker designed mainly for everyday city wear. It combines a clean silhouette with an anatomically shaped toe box, a flexible sole and n...

ANTAL Aire are lightweight urban barefoot sneakers for everyday wear. They combine leather and breathable textile sections with an anatomical toe box and flexible sole. Before choo...

Barefoot shoes can be worn in winter when they match the weather, surface and your sensitivity to cold. Toe room, suitable socks, moisture protection and regular checks of thermal ...

Before a shoe upper takes shape, every leather component is selected, laid out, cut and prepared. In a small workshop, the craftsperson must respect the material's direction and st...

Road salt reaches the upper, seams and sole edge with melting snow. After drying, it may leave a white residue, and repeated exposure can dry or alter the appearance of leather. Ea...

Barefoot or minimalist footwear aims to reduce the amount of material between the foot and the ground. The term is not a precisely protected definition or a health guarantee. Model...

Barefoot shoes can be comfortable for some people, but a thin sole, zero drop or wide toe box does not by itself guarantee better health, posture or walking. The fit of the particu...

When choosing barefoot shoes, the number on the box is not enough. The two feet may differ, and models carrying the same size may have different internal length, width and volume. ...

First shoes mainly protect feet from cold, sharp surfaces and dirt. A “barefoot” label alone does not guarantee the right size or make a shoe suitable for every child. The fit of t...